Head of Campus
Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time
Applications Close: 13 March 2026
St Francis Flexible School will offer a full-time &multiyear secondary education program for young people who have disengaged from mainstream schooling. Young people typically express a broad range of complex education & social needs, & Flexible Schools respond with a variety of flexible & innovative teaching learning practices, vocational planning and the development of social connectedness
<p><strong>Head of Campus - St Francis Flexible School - Northwest Campus</strong></p>
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<li><strong>Fixed-Term, Full-time (5+5)</strong></li>
<li><strong>Start date: July 2026</strong></li>
<li><strong>End Date: December 2031</strong></li>
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<p><strong>ABOUT US</strong></p>
<p>EREA Flexible Schools Ltd currently educates over 2,000 young people in 21 Flexible Learning Schools (12 based in Queensland and 9 other schools across Australia) and two Special Education Services Schools in Sydney. Flexi schools serve young people who experience complex educational, social or psychological situations which demand unique responses.</p>
<p>St Francis Flexible School will offer a full-time and multiyear secondary education program for young people who have disengaged from mainstream schooling. Young people typically express a broad range of complex education and social needs, and Flexible Schools respond with a variety of flexible and innovative teaching and learning practices, including vocational planning and the development of social connectedness.</p>
<p>The purpose of an Edmund Rice Education Flexible School is to provide young people with a varied and holistic set of learning experiences which enable them to identify and pursue an individual transition to adulthood, employment, further education and training and social connectedness.</p>
<p><strong>ABOUT THE ROLE</strong></p>
<p>Edmund Rice Education Australia operates St Francis Flexible School Hobart in Tasmania, and its newly established Northwest campus (located in Wynyard) initiative in partnership with Catholic Education Tasmania.</p>
<p>Each Flexi School has a Head of Campus who has delegated responsibility from the Principal and Regional Director for the day-to-day management and leadership of the campus. The Head of Campus provides leadership and supervision to staff and the young people of the community, working collaboratively with the Principal, Regional Support Team members, CET representatives, and other EREA Flexi Schools personnel as required</p>
<p><strong>To view the Position Description, please click "apply" to access our external application portal</strong></p>
<p><br><strong>ABOUT YOU</strong><br>
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<li>Demonstrated capacity to lead an organisational culture that aligns with the Charter for Catholic Schools in the Edmund Rice Tradition and the social justice emphasis of Edmund Rice Education Australia</li>
<li>Capacity to lead a Flexi School culture that maintains fidelity to operation by principals (Respect, Safe and Legal, Participation and Honesty) through a Common Ground approach;</li>
<li>Capacity for multidisciplinary leadership to manage human, financial and physical resources to deliver high quality outcomes;</li>
<li>Demonstrated interpersonal skills that support a strong community focus both within and external to the school;</li>
<li>Demonstrated capacity to provide leadership in trauma informed practice and wellbeing support that ensures that young people can achieve positive social outcomes and re- engagement in learning;</li>
<li>Capacity to provide leadership in learning and pedagogy supporting the achievement of quality learning outcomes for all young people;</li>
<li>Relevant teaching qualifications and have (or be prepared to undertake) post graduate qualifications in one of the following areas: Education, Social Services, Educational Leadership, or Theology;</li>
<li>Be registered, or eligible for registration, as a teacher in the state in which the school is located.</li>
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<p><strong>WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU</strong></p>
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<li>Edmund Rice Charism</li>
<li>Learn how to do school differently</li>
<li>Salary sacrificing benefits, including FBT exempt payments of up to $15,900 p/a</li>
<li>Supportive multi-disciplinary team environment</li>
<li>Induction, wellbeing and ongoing professional development</li>
<li>Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)<br>
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<p><strong>To view the Position Description, please click "apply" to access our external application portal.</strong></p>
<p>To apply for a position, please complete the application form below. To support your application, you will be required to provide a current CV and Cover Letter highlighting your qualifications, experience and suitability for the role.</p>
<p>For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Nick McGann, Principal, EREA Flexible Schools Ltd., on 0409 476 438 or via email <a href="mailto:nick.mcgann@flexi.edu.au?subject=Head%20of%20Campus%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">nick.mcgann@flexi.edu.au</a></p>
<p><strong>APPLICATIONS CLOSE 3PM (AEST) FRIDAY 13 March 2026</strong></p>
<p><i>The successful applicant must possess (or be eligible to obtain) and maintain a current Working with Children Check.</i></p>
<p><i>All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA鈥檚 commitment to child protection policies and procedures.</i></p>
<p><i>Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.</i></p>
<p><i>Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.</i></p>
<p><i>Edmund Rice Education Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</i><strong> </strong></p>